Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, in his May Day message, urged Sri Lanka’s working people to transcend a “mindset rooted in isolated poverty” and embrace their role in shaping global economic stability, warning that the current government has abandoned the...
Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya, in her 2025 May Day message, declared that this year’s International Workers’ Day is a celebration of a historic turning point in Sri Lanka, as the country emerges from “five years of oppression by...
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his first May Day message as Head of State, called on the working people of Sri Lanka to unite in solidarity and take a leading role in rebuilding the nation, which he said is...
A four-wicket 19th over from Yuzvendra Chahal, including his second IPL hat-trick, turned a topsy-turvy game at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, putting Punjab Kings (PBKS) on the road to a four-wicket win and sealing the end of Chennai Super...
Mehidy Hasan Miraz single-handedly routed Zimbabwe on the third day of the Chattogram Test. He made 104 to help Bangladesh post 444 before taking five wickets to bundle Zimbabwe out for 111 to hand his side an innings win.
Bangladesh...
Analysts see budget-conscious international buying amid global economic pressures
This week’s Sri Lanka tea auction recorded the highest volume since February, with total offerings reaching 6.45 million kilograms (M/Kgs). However, the market displayed a mixed performance, with high-quality Broken Orange Pekoe...
The European Union holds a favourable outlook on the ongoing GSP+ review process, according to Charles Whiteley, Head of the South Asia Division of the European External Action Service. Whiteley made these remarks during a meeting with President Anura...
United National Party (UNP) Chairman Wajira Abeywardena declared that by the next Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Ranil Wickremesinghe will be the 10th Executive President of Sri Lanka, heading a new government.
Speaking at a public meeting in Galle on...
A stock of gold jewellery, including gem-studded rings, necklaces, and pendants worth approximately Rs. 4.5 million, has reportedly been stolen from a safe at the official residence of the Swiss Ambassador to Sri Lanka, according to Kollupitiya Police.
Police have...
A debate over agreements signed with India sparked heated exchanges during last night’s broadcast of the Wadapitiya political talk show on Derana TV.
Government-aligned MPs maintained that they were aware of the contents of the agreements, insisting that such documents...